Leviticus 23:4
Leviticus 23:4 in Multiple Translations
These are the LORD’s appointed feasts, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times.
¶ These are the feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons.
These are the set feasts of Jehovah, even holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their appointed season.
These are the fixed feasts of the Lord, the holy days of worship which you will keep at their regular times.
These are the Lord's religious festivals, the holy meetings that you are to announce at their specific times.
These are the feastes of the Lord, and holie conuocations, which yee shall proclaime in their seasons.
'These [are] appointed seasons of Jehovah, holy convocations, which ye proclaim in their appointed seasons:
“‘These are the set feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations, which you shall proclaim in their appointed season.
These are the feasts of the LORD, holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons.
These also are the holy days of the Lord, which you must celebrate in their seasons.
“There are festivals that I have established for you. Those will also be sacred/holy days when you must gather together to worship me.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 23:4
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Leviticus 23:4 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֵ֚לֶּה
מוֹעֲדֵ֣י
יְהוָ֔ה
מִקְרָאֵ֖י
קֹ֑דֶשׁ
אֲשֶׁר
תִּקְרְא֥וּ
אֹתָ֖/ם
בְּ/מוֹעֲדָֽ/ם
אֵ֚לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
מוֹעֲדֵ֣י
môwʻêd
H4150
meeting
N-mp
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
מִקְרָאֵ֖י
miqrâʼ
H4744
assembly
N-mp
קֹ֑דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
תִּקְרְא֥וּ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
אֹתָ֖/ם
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
בְּ/מוֹעֲדָֽ/ם
môwʻêd
H4150
meeting
Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 23:4
אֵ֚לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
מוֹעֲדֵ֣י
môwʻêd
H4150
"meeting"
N-mp
This Hebrew word refers to a meeting or appointed time, often for a sacred season or festival, like the tent of meeting in Exodus. It can also mean an assembly or congregation. In the Bible, it is used to describe the Israelites' gatherings and celebrations.
Definition: : meeting 1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting 1a) appointed time 1a1) appointed time (general) 1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season 1b) appointed meeting 1c) appointed place 1d) appointed sign or signal 1e) tent of meeting
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). See also: Genesis 1:14; Numbers 4:31; Psalms 74:4.
יְהוָ֔ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
מִקְרָאֵ֖י
miqrâʼ
H4744
"assembly"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word refers to a public gathering or assembly, like a convocation or sacred meeting. It is used to describe a calling together of people for a specific purpose. The word is used in various contexts, including religious and community gatherings.
Definition: 1) convocation, convoking, reading, a calling together 1a) convocation, sacred assembly 1b) convoking 1c) reading
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: assembly, calling, convocation, reading. See also: Exodus 12:16; Leviticus 23:37; Isaiah 1:13.
קֹ֑דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
תִּקְרְא֥וּ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
אֹתָ֖/ם
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּ/מוֹעֲדָֽ/ם
môwʻêd
H4150
"meeting"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a meeting or appointed time, often for a sacred season or festival, like the tent of meeting in Exodus. It can also mean an assembly or congregation. In the Bible, it is used to describe the Israelites' gatherings and celebrations.
Definition: : meeting 1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting 1a) appointed time 1a1) appointed time (general) 1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season 1b) appointed meeting 1c) appointed place 1d) appointed sign or signal 1e) tent of meeting
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). See also: Genesis 1:14; Numbers 4:31; Psalms 74:4.
Study Notes — Leviticus 23:4
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- Leviticus 23:4 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 23:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 23:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:4
- Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 23:4
- Sermons on Leviticus 23:4
Context — Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread
2“Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘These are My appointed feasts, the feasts of the LORD that you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies.
3For six days work may be done, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of complete rest, a day of sacred assembly. You must not do any work; wherever you live, it is a Sabbath to the LORD.
4These are the LORD’s appointed feasts, the sacred assemblies you are to proclaim at their appointed times.
5The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. 6On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Leviticus 23:2 | “Speak to the Israelites and say to them, ‘These are My appointed feasts, the feasts of the LORD that you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies. |
| 2 | Exodus 23:14 | Three times a year you are to celebrate a feast to Me. |
| 3 | Leviticus 23:37 | These are the LORD’s appointed feasts, which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies for presenting offerings by fire to the LORD—burnt offerings and grain offerings, sacrifices and drink offerings, each on its designated day. |
Leviticus 23:4 Summary
Leviticus 23:4 is talking about special gatherings, or feasts, that God wanted the Israelites to have to remember and worship Him. These feasts were to be held at specific times and were an important part of the Israelites' relationship with God, as seen in Exodus 12:1-28. Just like the Israelites, we can set aside time to worship and rest, and come together with other believers to honor God, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:24-25. By doing so, we can deepen our understanding of God's love and character, and grow in our faith, as seen in Psalms 119:97-100.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the LORD's appointed feasts mentioned in Leviticus 23:4?
The LORD's appointed feasts, as mentioned in Leviticus 23:4, include the Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and other sacred assemblies that are to be proclaimed at their appointed times, as outlined in the following verses, such as Leviticus 23:5-6, which describe the timing of the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
Why are these feasts important in the biblical context?
These feasts are important because they were instituted by God to help the Israelites remember His actions in their history, such as the Exodus from Egypt, as seen in Exodus 12:1-28, and to worship Him in a corporate manner, as commanded in Deuteronomy 16:1-17.
How do the appointed feasts relate to the Sabbath mentioned in Leviticus 23:3?
The appointed feasts, including the Sabbath, are all part of God's plan for the Israelites to have regular times of rest and worship, as stated in Exodus 20:8-11, where the Sabbath is commanded as a day of rest, and in Leviticus 23:3, where it is described as a day of sacred assembly.
Are these feasts still relevant for believers today?
While the specific feasts mentioned in Leviticus 23:4 may not be directly applicable to believers today, the principles behind them, such as regular worship, remembrance of God's actions, and community gathering, are still relevant, as seen in Acts 2:42-47, where the early church gathered for worship and fellowship, and in Hebrews 10:24-25, where believers are encouraged to gather for mutual encouragement and worship.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the principles of the LORD's appointed feasts to my own life, such as setting aside regular times for worship and rest?
- How can I use the example of the Israelites' feasts to deepen my understanding of God's character and actions in my life, as seen in Psalms 77:10-15?
- In what ways can I participate in sacred assemblies, such as church gatherings, to worship God and connect with other believers, as encouraged in Hebrews 10:24-25?
- What are some things that I can do to make my worship and rest more meaningful and intentional, such as setting aside time for prayer and meditation, as seen in Psalms 119:148?
- How can I balance the need for regular worship and rest with the demands of my daily life, as seen in Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus invites believers to come to Him for rest?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 23:4
These are the feasts of the Lord, [even] holy convocations,.... What follow besides the sabbath mentioned: which ye shall proclaim in their seasons; the proper times of the year, the day or days, and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 23:4
These are the feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons. Feasts of the Lord ... in their season.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 23:4
In their appointed and proper times, as the word is used .
Trapp's Commentary on Leviticus 23:4
Leviticus 23:4 These [are] the feasts of the LORD, [even] holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons.Ver. 4. In their seasons,] i.e., Once a year.
Ellicott's Commentary on Leviticus 23:4
(4) These are the feasts of the Lord.—Because the following are the festivals proper as distinguished from the sabbath (see Leviticus 23:37-38), and because they are now enumerated in their regular order, the introductory heading is here repeated. Ye shall proclaim in their seasons.—By the blast of trumpets on the day of the month on which they are to be observed.
Barnes' Notes on Leviticus 23:4
The recurrence of the sabbatical number in the five annual days of holy convocation should be noticed.
Sermons on Leviticus 23:4
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Israel's Communication by Charles Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the challenges faced by the Israelites during their journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. He emphasizes that the Israelites were not skille |
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Letter 1 by St. Athanasius | Athanasius preaches about the importance of observing the season of feasts, fasting, and trumpets, emphasizing the need to discern the time for celebrating the salvation of God. He |
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(Exodus) Exodus 23:14-33 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the laws and guidance given to the Israelites before they enter the promised land. He emphasizes the importance of obeying the angel sent by |
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Day of Atonement - Tabernacles by Stephen Grant | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of seeing the face of Christ in the eternal day. They emphasize that when we see his face, it signifies serving him and a continua |